Prevent 

The Prevent duty requires all education providers ‘to help prevent the risk of people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism’. This includes safeguarding learners from extremist ideologies and radicalisation. Protecting pupils from the risk of radicalisation is part of the school’s wider safeguarding duties.

Extremism refers to the vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Extremism also includes calling for the death of members of the armed forces. Radicalisation refers to the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups.

Staff and governors are trained to identify risk factors and signs of radicalisation. When necessary, further advice may be sought and/or referrals made to the police. 

We will engage with parents and families, as they are in a key position to spot signs of radicalisation. In doing so, we will assist and advise family members who raise concerns and provide information for support mechanisms. Any concerns over radicalisation will be discussed with the pupil’s parents, unless the school has reason to believe that the child would be placed at risk as a result.